tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post4379062335680921470..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Lord, Teach Me to Pray!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67516244490287154332011-09-23T03:04:43.105-07:002011-09-23T03:04:43.105-07:00Thanks for stopping by!
@sparklemezen - you are wh...Thanks for stopping by!<br />@sparklemezen - you are where you are for God's good reasons; that you recognize the voice and know it's showing you the way is key. Bless you!<br />@Bongo - Even though here and now, your life seems disconnected from God, know that He still cares and loves you. He is patient; He will be there when you can turn again toward Him.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-7677282720817006062011-09-22T19:54:11.461-07:002011-09-22T19:54:11.461-07:00This was beautiful the way you described it..I rem...This was beautiful the way you described it..I remember the days and times I spent in prayer and worship..I am so disconnected now....it's hard to imagine what was ...As always...XOXOXOBongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476508632697640785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37104260343422835292011-09-22T18:27:58.850-07:002011-09-22T18:27:58.850-07:00Martha... I am someone who contemplates and listen...Martha... I am someone who contemplates and listens to the inner voice that is within... However unlike most I do not ask the question... I do not wait either...<br />I believe that there are reasons why I am at the place or stage I am in... Sometimes the voice is not immediate but it does speak... and it does the show the way.... that voice be it the higher energy... divine voice or the universe within... To me it is one and the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29230458221912845952011-09-22T16:12:44.920-07:002011-09-22T16:12:44.920-07:00Thank you for your wonderful insights and comments...Thank you for your wonderful insights and comments, guys!<br />@Danny, you get better every Sunday, believe it! Relaxing into God's arms and allowing Him to speak through you is always good.<br />@Phil, Yes, it is personal and I do pray that God is smiling when I read. (Looking forward to your next post and hope you are feeling better!)<br />@Larry, so gratified to know my blog makes you think and wonder - without these gifts, how could we ever grow, stretch ourselves to meet our goals. Yes, the inner voice, once we hear it, believe it, will lead to many victories.<br /><br />Blessings to you all!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66927514160528023802011-09-22T14:30:02.508-07:002011-09-22T14:30:02.508-07:00How are you using the special gifts and talents Go...How are you using the special gifts and talents God gave you? What a magnificent question, one that deserves great reflection. I love my time of solitude when i go within myself and allow my 'inner voice' to communicate with me, and i hold up my hands when i say that voice has led me to some of my greatest victories. I love the way your blog makes me think and wonder.Larry Lewishttp://www.healthylifestylesblog.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64358030172477949842011-09-22T11:18:37.392-07:002011-09-22T11:18:37.392-07:00I can understand why this was so difficult for you...I can understand why this was so difficult for your Martha. Prayer is a very personal thing, and sharing that part of yourself with others, even your church family, can be difficult. Using your gift of writing to express those feelings was a wonderful solution, and I have no doubt God was smiling listening to you read. :-)<br /><br />Have a Blessed Day!Phather Phil Malmstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381497588682411499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10314460000051857552011-09-22T10:35:36.664-07:002011-09-22T10:35:36.664-07:00Praying out loud and in front of folks, but partic...Praying out loud and in front of folks, but particularly in front of a congregation can be and is still sometimes quite frightening. I have learned, however, to just let God; just let God be God and He will put words in my mouth. There are some weeks when Martha will say, "wow, that was really good," to a closing prayer. Or "where did that come from?" I don't know or maybe I do. I pray off the cuff which can be good or can be confusing, but if I just relax it seems to be better. Still there are times that I am just out of words, so I can really understand and appreciate this blog baby. Very nice.Danny Orlandonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72707039595604727932011-09-22T09:48:07.035-07:002011-09-22T09:48:07.035-07:00Wow! Glad to know I'm not the only Moses in t...Wow! Glad to know I'm not the only Moses in the crowd! :) @Nelieta - there are some that do the hand raising in our Methodist church; this was something I had to get used to, too. I find it comes really naturally when I'm singing at praise worship.<br />Thanks, ladies, for all your input and sharing!<br />Love and blessings to all!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89783046188673775952011-09-22T09:18:50.372-07:002011-09-22T09:18:50.372-07:00Martha, I’m so blessed to see how God is using you...Martha, I’m so blessed to see how God is using you. And I especially love this post because I’m such a private person myself that I literally DO go into my prayer closer and close the door when I pray ;-) <br />Since you have such a gift and call for writing, it’s little wonder that writing down the prayers would be the logical solution.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11144898659429602412011-09-22T07:39:54.370-07:002011-09-22T07:39:54.370-07:00Martha, great post! I am a 'private' pray...Martha, great post! I am a 'private' prayer, and the most prayer I do in groups is at our dinner table. I pretty much stay to myself most of the time but if in a group, I CAN pray, just not one for leading the prayer. Thanks for sharing :)Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44618015328060048642011-09-22T06:39:19.481-07:002011-09-22T06:39:19.481-07:00Excellent post Martha! I have to confess here. I h...Excellent post Martha! I have to confess here. I have no problem to pray either alone or with other people. My prayers are very simple :) The one thing I find extremely difficult is to lift my hands to worship. I grew up in a very strict and structured church environment where we would never raise our hands during worshipping. I feel so self conscious when I have to do it. I actually feel ashamed to say this but I thought I had to.Nelietahttp://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22114959067577588292011-09-22T06:13:04.860-07:002011-09-22T06:13:04.860-07:00Great post Martha. I have to confess I am much lik...Great post Martha. I have to confess I am much like a stuttering Moses when it comes to praying with others! I try to use writing to express my devotion and serve God, even if it's in just small ways. That, and one on one time with others, praying and ministering to them.Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72606938106700944142011-09-22T06:09:53.812-07:002011-09-22T06:09:53.812-07:00Most sincere thanks for all your wonderful comment...Most sincere thanks for all your wonderful comments! It gladdens my heart to know you have found encouragement in my words today.<br />May blessings, and gifts, abound!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41294171111552890932011-09-22T05:00:29.891-07:002011-09-22T05:00:29.891-07:00Great achievement Martha - one that I am sure woul...Great achievement Martha - one that I am sure would never have happened without faith! I am going to ask myself your question everyday and make sure I have a great answer for it. Thank you!Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20381301438057923652011-09-22T04:48:42.310-07:002011-09-22T04:48:42.310-07:00Wow, Martha:
I've written about this topic sev...Wow, Martha:<br />I've written about this topic several times in my own blog. These two entries:<br />http://cjpwisdomandlife.com/2010/06/07/finding-your-gift/<br />http://cjpwisdomandlife.com/2010/11/10/your-life-is-like-a-river/<br /><br />specifically come to mind.<br /><br />God gave each of us a gift when we incarnated. It is our responsibility to find that gift and use it. How am I using MY gifts? My blog is my way of sharing the gift of writing HE bestowed on my, The gift of my overflowing faith?<br />http://cjpwisdomandlife.com/2010/08/24/an-overflowing-faith/<br />I'm using that in writing my blog too. I understand that the gifts we are given are meant to be shared. That's why I LOVE writing again so much because I know that I'm making a difference even if only in a small sampling of people. Helping one person move forward is better then NOT helping anyone.<br /><br />I sincerely believe that's why God gave me both of these gifts:<br />My faith and my writing. It was to help move people toward their own belief system.<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2203548295804723242011-09-22T04:42:15.628-07:002011-09-22T04:42:15.628-07:00How wise Martha! I especially love how when we ar...How wise Martha! I especially love how when we aren't sure which way to go, The Lord gives clear direction when we ask Him!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564805397010089954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5589408414705738452011-09-22T04:11:12.553-07:002011-09-22T04:11:12.553-07:00Thought provoking.......Nice post again.Thought provoking.......Nice post again.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36255497161855820012011-09-22T04:08:36.916-07:002011-09-22T04:08:36.916-07:00What a fab question:How are you using the special ...What a fab question:How are you using the special gifts and talents God gave you? One we must ask ourselves every day!Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.com